What are the challenges facing the Mecca agreement?
Saudi Arabia turns to Turkiye and Pakistan for defence ties, raising questions overreliance on the US.
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aljazeera.com
09.08.2026
The post-American Middle East is beginning to take shape
The pact between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye is yet another step towards a new regional security architecture.
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aljazeera.com
08.08.2026
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign defence pact
Pakistan says an attack on any of the three will amount to an attack against all, amid conflict in the Middle East.
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bbc.co.uk
07.08.2026
Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan sign joint defence agreement: What’s in it?
Pact will 'reshape security architecture' of the region, experts say.
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aljazeera.com
07.08.2026
Houthis launch deadly attacks on Saudi-led coalition forces in Yemen
Yemen's Houthis say they launched drones and ballistic missiles in Marib and Hadramout.
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aljazeera.com
06.08.2026
Saudi Arabia names commander for maritime defence coalition
Rear Admiral Abdullah bin Salem Al-Shehri will lead multinational coalition's naval defence to secure vital waterways.
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aljazeera.com
06.08.2026
Ivory Coast reappoint Herve Renard for attempt at repeat of AFCON title
Former Saudi Arabia and Tunisia coach Herve Renard returns to Ivory Coast in attempt to repeat 2015 AFCON success.
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aljazeera.com
04.08.2026
Why is Saudi Arabia forming a coalition to protect the Red Sea?
The alliance aims to defend shipping from attacks by Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen.
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aljazeera.com
30.07.2026
Why Saudi Arabia holds the key to Palestinian statehood
Riyadh’s position in the Arab and Islamic worlds bears significant weight in the prospect of normalisation with Israel.
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aljazeera.com
29.07.2026
Saudi Arabia joins US in strikes on Iran-backed militias in Iraq
US Central Command says proxy groups launched attacks against US bases and Saudi energy infrastructure.
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bbc.co.uk
29.07.2026